President Duterte called the island a “cesspool”. (Closed Islands in Southeast Asia under threat from tourism – Part 1)
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China eyes its next prize – the Mekong
China’s growing control over the Mekong is a crucial component of immobilising sovereignty in mainland Southeast Asia.
The world’s plastic crisis in the Mekong region
As the world’s single largest contributor of plastic waste into the marine environment, Mekong countries must provide leadership to restore health in our oceans.
Lao Banana Workers Sickened by Chemicals Used on Farms
Lao workers at Chinese-operated banana plantations are falling ill in large numbers from exposure to chemicals used on the farms, with many suffering from respiratory or liver problems.
Time for Myanmar to beat plastic pollution
Myanmar can solve its plastic pollution problem. It starts with reducing personal use of single use plastic and switching to alternatives
Farm chemicals ‘pose a threat to public health’
With decision due next week, academics call for ban on dangerous herbicides and pesticides.
Environmentalists dissatisfied with water management study
The study does not measure the content of big minerals, such as lead and arsenic, on the waterways.
Earth Journalism Network holds First ‘Training of Trainers’ in the Asia-Pacific
Thailand hosts leaders of environmental journalist networks to discuss needs and challenges faced in producing environmental content.
Organisations concerned over rivers’ water quality
Water quality in the Sesan, Srepok and Sekong rivers threatens livelihood of 3.4 million people in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
Vietnam’s demand for investment in environment remains huge
Vietnam needs US$ 4.07 billion to produce environmental equipment by 2020, and US$9.7 billion by 2030.